Ironclad Group Chat: Red and Black Lists Engraved with Heroic Epics

[Fireworks: Absolutely right. The most straightforward, the most accurate, the most direct.]

[Tingyun: So, Scott's guess was actually quite close? Old Emperor did want money, but not just for himself, but for the entire Pinocchio? He wanted a massive project, and it had to be a super project that only Pinocchio could do in the entire universe, to attract people from all over the world and let them squander their wealth in Pinocchio, this huge money pit?]

[Gold Rush: That's right. The most foolproof business in the world isn't real estate, nor stocks or futures. It's providing supporting services. Just like panning for gold in the sand, only a very few of the struggling gold prospectors manage to strike it rich. But opening a shop near a gold mine selling hoes, food, or even a casino can make you a fortune! And clearly, old Audie seized just such an opportunity.]

[Emerald: According to the calculation department's rough estimate, this plan is enough to elevate Pinocchio's wealth to a whole new level, much like the Harmonious Music Festival. Indeed, for a "lord" who rampages through the market, there's nothing more gratifying than a leap in the value of assets within his "territory." As Gold Dust said, he doesn't need the Holy Grail to achieve his wish.]

[Yao Guang: It's not hard to see that he's prepared meticulously. The participating guests are all renowned figures in the galaxy, and even Scott is highly anticipated, with Old Emperor arranging for him to have "a minor character's wish fulfilled." If Scott really does win, regardless of the method used, this Holy Grail War will definitely become a global blockbuster.]

[March 7th: No wonder he said this was the "first one"! This Holy Grail War is a gold mine! And right next to this gold mine is Pinocchio, the entertainment mecca of the universe's top stars... How much money must they make? I've learned something; I feel like I can become a top entrepreneur too!]

[Star: Um...you really think so?]

[Silver Wolf: Got it, you're a simulation game player from real life, right?]

[Sambo: Sigh... No wonder they're considered pure, top-tier capitalist warriors! People like us, when short of money, might think of stealing... borrowing some treasures to make a little cash. Where do we find that kind of vision?]

[Rin Tohsaka: This... seems quite far removed from the original intent of the Holy Grail War, but abstractly speaking, it does have a Holy Grail War feel to it?]

[Red A: Just like "all the evils of this world" have corrupted the Holy Grail? No matter where it is, the Holy Grail War cannot escape its fate of being swept up by desire.]

[Star: Poor thing, just a machine exploited to fulfill wishes. And Scott, he's practically been turned into a wolfhound by old Obama's "I believe in you."]

Upon learning that he had been chosen as a role model, Scott puffed out his chest, head held high, and excitedly shouted, "I won't let you down, Mr. Otti!"

"As a lone wolf, I have the confidence to survive no matter what kind of desperate situation I fall into."

[Sai Fei: Sigh... If they had only shown the events in Golden Man Alley before, I can't even imagine how tense I would have been upon hearing this.]

[March 7th: Those extraordinary encounters...were truly desperate situations.]

Scott lowered his head, gritting his teeth, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked: "To be honest, just now on TV, I saw that nemesis again, the one who has repeatedly brought me to the lowest point in my life..."

"It was fate that brought her to the same battlefield."

[Star: I don't think they're nemesis, they're natural enemies.]

Old Emperor chuckled: "Hehehe, you mean that nameless passenger from the Starry Sky Train? He's a show-off, but also a very strong competitor."

Scott couldn't help but smile smugly: "Hmph, in terms of pure strength, I was indeed no match for this monster and her companions in the past. But now, I've been completely transformed."

"As a Master, the key to survival lies in making good use of the summoned historical Heroic Spirits... [Servants] and leveraging their special abilities known as [Noble Phantasms]."

He turned to look at the empty space beside him: "Am I right... Mr. Rick?"

The figure of "Rick" appeared faintly, as elegant as ever, but with a subtle difference: "Until the Holy Grail War ends, please temporarily refer to me as [Greddy], Producer (Master)."

Old Emperor corrected, "Before the Holy Grail War ends, he should refer to you by the code name [Assassin]."

Grady nodded, revealing his deep red eyes beneath his hair: "You're right. The name Grady is worthless in Pinocchio these days, so it's best not to mention it."

Old Aodi chuckled and said, "Hehehe, you've finally got a second chance at life, it's time to put away your fragile pride, old friend."

"Your name represents your past and can also reveal your weaknesses. It's smart to keep your information hidden from your competitors."

"Listen carefully, I used the right to be credited for my work and the opportunity to experience the memories of a Heroic Spirit as conditions to get that director (Mr. Reck) to voluntarily act as your vessel (Spirit Origin Fusion)."

[Rin Tohsaka: Spirit Origin Fusion? This Assassin is actually a Servant possessing a real human body?]

[March 7th: What's the difference?]

[Rin Tohsaka: First and foremost, it's rare. More importantly, this kind of possession isn't simply a matter of taking over a body; it's a fusion of both. Therefore, if the possessed person is also strong, they can likely switch between the two states. While their direct combat power might not be stronger, they possess more flexible operational options than ordinary Servants. For the Holy Grail War, which values ​​True Names, their safety is also much higher.]

[Star: So, Scott actually won the grand prize?]

[Scott: Haha! Looks like I'm finally going to turn things around!]

[Rin Tohsaka: However, a Servant's combat strength is influenced by many factors. These include class advantage and modifiers, the Master's level of mana offerings, and fame. Take fame, for example. If a Servant fights on home soil and is highly renowned, their combat strength will increase accordingly. A hero with high prestige but not particularly strong in life might, by virtue of home soil, rival a legendary god. Therefore, before actually summoning a Servant, even with a complete encyclopedia of all Servants, it's difficult to say which is stronger or weaker.]

[Silver Wolf: This is really complicated. If a character in a gacha game performed this inconsistently, wouldn't there be a lot of complaints?]

[Scott: Wait a minute, Old Man O'Brien just called Greedy an old friend... Could it be that Greedy is a Pinocchio legend? Hahaha! That would boost his fame to the max! In this territory, who can be stronger than me?! It's time to show off my strategic planning and operational skills!]

[Silver Wolf: I've spotted the transport unit, but where's the camp?]

[March 7th: Seriously? This luck is a bit too much! Is there anyone who can consistently outshine him?]

Mikhail: I think so.